plaid

adjective

Definition of plaidnext
as in striped

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Recent Examples of plaid In the post, the little one, whose face was covered with a white heart emoji, could be seen in a highchair wearing a dark blue shirt and plaid shorts with blue balloons surrounding him. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026 Another photo displays the back of a man, who is not in uniform but wearing a plaid shirt and hat. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026 Below, save five of-the-moment ideas for how to style a plaid skirt. — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 6 Aug. 2026 Give the classic print a modern twist with square French tips featuring crisp plaid detailing. — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026 For a photo call in Berlin, the star sported a vintage varsity in a red jersey shirt tucked into a plaid pencil skirt from Coach's fall/winter 2026 ready-to-wear collection. — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 28 July 2026 Karlie Kloss leaned into classic warm-weather styling, pairing her plaid linen button-down over a crewneck T-shirt in a similar hue and white jeans. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 27 July 2026 Rather, this is a working man in a plaid shirt and denim. — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 One was decked out in a plaid wool kilt while the other sported a wicker hat and tank top. — Medara Udoekong, Christian Science Monitor, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaid
  1. striped
  2. checkered
  3. patterned
  4. dotted
  5. garish
Adjective
  • Oprah’s recent striped sweater-and-jeans combination is a perfect example.
    — Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The striped linen seat cushion provides a comfy foundation for anyone lucky enough to be invited in for cocktail hour.
    — Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of striped
Adjective
  • These Pizza Hut classic locations include red roofs, checkered tablecloths, vinyl booths, arcade games and Tiffany-style lamps.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Leaning even more into the vintage patterns and textiles that shaped her inaugural capsule, the designer particularly emphasized florals applied in repeating motifs, geometric stripes, plaids, and checkered prints.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of checkered
Adjective
  • The service The team are friendly, enthusiastic, and genuinely warm, made even more memorable by their vibrant, patterned uniforms that bring extra character to the experience.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Swirl Bone is the most straightforward design in its library with its clean, white design and subtle patterned rim.
    — Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of patterned
Adjective
  • For an easy finishing touch, toss a dotted floral throw pillow onto your sofa or bed to bring in warmer tones and cozier textures.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The dotted centers of the doodle-looking flowers were instead clusters of spotlights that could point in different directions.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of dotted
Adjective
  • Steps away, other Israeli activists fashion animals out of balloons, while a couple in garish wigs and clown makeup wildly wave their arms in a routine that prompts roars of laughter.
    — Dina Kraft, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The animation emphasizes fidelity to the original show and the time period’s garish aesthetic in general, for a show that, more than almost any film, truly feels like picking up and reading five random issues of a comic run from 30 years ago.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of garish

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